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Old Dec 1, 2017 | 02:52 PM
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What is the widest wheel size/ tire size i can go with when having swift springs? I am going to be purchasing swift springs soon and wheels shortly after, I am hoping i can get 10.5 In the rear with 305 tires.
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Hey,

You can do a 10.5 with a 305 in the back with the springs.

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Springs in stock.

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Hey,

You can do a 10.5 with a 305 in the back with the springs.

Contact us for pricing for the springs and wheels!

Springs in stock.

-Josh
Will wider than 305 fit? Pretty much wanna go wide as possible to help traction on 1/4 mile.
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Run "Sticky" compound tires...

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Will wider than 305 fit? Pretty much wanna go wide as possible to help traction on 1/4 mile.
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Originally Posted by Meraki Autoworks
Hey,

You can do a 10.5 with a 305 in the back with the springs.

Contact us for pricing for the springs and wheels!

Springs in stock.

-Josh
what offset are you basing this on? I'd like to know as well.
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Originally Posted by 16GSF00336
Run "Sticky" compound tires...
What brand/ size you recommend?
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Originally Posted by GOT8SPD
What is the widest wheel size/ tire size i can go with when having swift springs? I am going to be purchasing swift springs soon and wheels shortly after, I am hoping i can get 10.5 In the rear with 305 tires.
I am running 20 x 11 in the rear w/ 305/25s (viper OEM rear tire size) on swifts.
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Originally Posted by Ne1tHeRe
I am running 20 x 11 in the rear w/ 305/25s (viper OEM rear tire size) on swifts.
Will 305s fit on 19x 10.5? I'm assuming I would go 305/30/19
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Originally Posted by GOT8SPD
Will 305s fit on 19x 10.5? I'm assuming I would go 305/30/19
305 should fit 10.5 fine. What size wheel and tire for the front?
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I ran 12 inch wide wheels with 35 offset on 315 tires. The stagger between the front (10") and rear was just too much, in my opinion, the car felt twitchy at times. I am now down to 11" rears with 305 tires and it handles so much better. 305 will fit on 10.5", some members have even put them on stock 10" wheels.
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I can see...How your observation would be true; based on those tire "ratio" size difference (Referenced below)...I'll judge for myself with more equal "ratio" of 20x10 w/285 and 20x12 w/325 Cup 2's

Godzilla wheel/tire set-up...



19x10 fronts with 255/30 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2
19x12 rears with 315/30 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2


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I ran 12 inch wide wheels with 35 offset on 315 tires. The stagger between the front (10") and rear was just too much, in my opinion, the car felt twitchy at times. I am now down to 11" rears with 305 tires and it handles so much better. 305 will fit on 10.5", some members have even put them on stock 10" wheels.

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Originally Posted by JT2MA71
I ran 12 inch wide wheels with 35 offset on 315 tires. The stagger between the front (10") and rear was just too much, in my opinion, the car felt twitchy at times. I am now down to 11" rears with 305 tires and it handles so much better. 305 will fit on 10.5", some members have even put them on stock 10" wheels.
What are you running up front for tire size? Ans what offsets? Seems like I should go with 10s up front 11s rear w/305s.. this should still fit lowered on springs right?
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Originally Posted by GOT8SPD
What are you running up front for tire size? Ans what offsets? Seems like I should go with 10s up front 11s rear w/305s.. this should still fit lowered on springs right?
I'm running stock sized tires up front. Was rubbing occasionally when driving over dips at higher speeds. I raised the fronts by about a 1/4" and eliminated the issue. With Swift springs, you obviously wouldn't have the option to adjust the ride height.
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Anyone know if this setup will fit while lowered on swift springs? 11 inch rear rims w/305 width tires, 9.5 up front with 265 width tires.
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I'm running swifts and i will clip the fender liner at full lock with 19x9.5 fronts on OEM 255/35/19 tires. Also, backing out of my inclined driveway it will rub slightly but thats it. Im wanting to run 265/35/19 on the front but that will just make it rub more so I'm probably sticking with the OEM size and going 285/35/19 on the rear on a 19x10.5 rim. My offsets are +35 front and rear. Id love to go 305/30/19 in the rear but they dont offer the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500's in that size so its a no go.
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